Turkey Day
The centerpiece of most Thanksgiving feasts in the United States is a large roasted turkey, appropriately giving the holiday the nickname "Turkey Day." Another tradition associated with the Thanksgiving turkey, is "making a wish" with the wishbone. The person who happens to get the wishbone in their slice of turkey, chooses another family member to join them in making a wish as they each hold one piece of the breastbone. They make a wish and then break the bone. The tradition says, whoever ends up holding the larger piece of bone, will have their wish come true.• Thanksgiving Recipes
Presidential Turkey
Each Thanksgiving Day since 1947, the President of the United States has been presented with three turkeys by the National Turkey Federation. One live turkey is pardoned and gets to live the rest of its life on a quiet farm; the other two are dressed for the Thanksgiving meal.Family Traditions
My husband and I started a silly tradition of watching The Muppet Christmas Carol movie each year with his family. For some reason the tradition stuck with us and we look forward to it each Thanksgiving. We even tried watching a different movie one year, but it just wasn't the same.Does your family have a favorite Thanksgiving tradition? Why not share some of your favorite holiday traditions with others:
• Tell Us Your Traditions
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More About Thanksgiving
• Favorite Books for Thanksgiving• Favorite Thanksgiving Recipes
• Thanksgiving Stories and Articles
• Thanksgiving in Literature
• A Thanksgiving Day Quiz
